Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

• Oversee all phases of project management, including design, construction, permitting, occupancy, quality control, staffing, scheduling, closeout, and budget management
• Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics with senior leadership
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop junior team members
• Oversee resource allocation, staffing decisions, and performance evaluations
• Develop and implement client-focused communication strategies
• Monitor project progress against KPIs, analyze trends and root causes, and recommend solutions
• Manage contracts, budgets, expenditures, and financial performance
• Represent the company within the Triad and broader North Carolina market
• Build relationships with clients, public agencies, educational institutions, community stakeholders, and industry partners
• Support strategic pursuits, client engagement, and identification of new and repeat business opportunities
• Lead high-impact meetings and facilitate engagement among stakeholders, user groups, executives, designers, contractors, and vendors
• Oversee documentation management, procurement strategies, furniture acquisitions, and relocation processes
• Plan and deliver client-focused projects according to quality, timeline, and stakeholder expectations
• Manage 5–10 project team members across concurrent initiatives
• Deliver projects contributing to $1M–$3M in annual revenue
• Support portfolio growth by defending existing relationships, reengaging dormant ones, expanding opportunities, and targeting new prospects

Requirements:

• Typically 10+ years of project management experience
• Exposure to several large and unique projects
• Expert skills in construction project management, people leadership, and client engagement
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset
• Exceptional team leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, potential solutions, ROI, and risks
• Proficiency with core technology and eagerness to explore cutting-edge solutions
• Experience supporting K-12, higher education, public sector, or capital improvement programs
• Strong relationships or established ties within the Triad or broader North Carolina market preferred
• Ability to maintain an active local presence and participate in client, industry, and community activities
• Ability to manage projects and relationships contributing to project and business growth

Benefits:

• Full-time employment
• Professional growth, mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in industry and community organizations
• Opportunity to support strategic business growth and client relationships